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Summary Award-winning author and Canadian Senator David Adams Richards has joined the Conservative Party of Canada’s Senate caucus less than two weeks after becoming a non-affiliated member. The 74-year-old expressed frustration with the Liberal government in a statement, highlighting dismissals of concerns faced by ordinary Canadians. Richards, an acclaimed writer with numerous awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Giller Prize, focuses his fiction on the lives of working-class people in Miramichi, New...

In the 2006 election, Marc Garneau, Canada's first astronaut, faced Meili Faille, who won by over 9,000 votes in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges riding, where Garneau struggled to connect with Quebec's bilingual and multicultural community. Despite his prominence, Garneau's political career was marked by challenges, including his resignation from politics in 2023 over concerns regarding Quebec's language laws. He was remembered by colleagues as a serious, respectful figure, and his death at 76 prompted mixed reactions from...

The coroner's inquiry into Normand Meunier's death, who became paralyzed in his arms and legs in 2022, concluded this week, focusing on his request for medical assistance in dying following a severe bedsore he developed in the hospital. The inquiry included testimonies from individuals familiar with Meunier's experiences, shedding light on the circumstances leading to his decision. This investigation aims to understand the factors surrounding his tragic situation and the broader implications for medical assistance...

On March 7, 2025, a mass shooting at the Piper Arms pub in Toronto, linked to an ongoing tow truck turf war, resulted in nine injuries but no fatalities. Toronto police have arrested ten suspects and are pursuing one fugitive, connecting the incident to a series of prior shootings and a robbery involving a group believed to be a hired band of gunmen. Chief of Police Myron Demkiw condemned the brazen violence, emphasizing the lasting...

SummaryThe Ontario government is allowing qualified U.S.-licensed health-care workers to begin working in the province prior to their registration with the regulatory college. Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced this initiative, emphasizing that it aims to increase the number of health-care professionals available in Ontario. This move is part of broader efforts to address health-care workforce shortages in the region. Full Article

Prime Minister Mark Carney is actively negotiating with U.S. President Donald Trump to secure a new trade and security deal that would lift tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, which have recently doubled to 50%. Ontario Premier Doug Ford emphasized the urgency of these discussions and indicated that retaliatory tariffs may be necessary if a deal isn't reached soon. In parallel, federal officials are meeting with industry leaders to devise strategies to protect Canada's steel...